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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 4, 1999 10 Mayor Probst agreed that the Council could formally make a motion which would direct Staff to research information regarding the establishment of a moratorium. Mayor Probst indicated that he had been clear in the past that, not only would he not want more towers, but he would prefer if some existing towers where removed. He also indicated, if the situation results in the new tower being constructed, he would be want to have information regarding the different types of towers available and if the City would have the ability to direct the type of tower to be built. Mayor Probst noted that there had been a proposal several years ago from Channel 41 to build a tower. At that time, Channel 41 had been proposing a self-supporting system. If the City had the option to chose the type of tower to be built, the applicant would then have to decide whether or not to construct it. Mayor Probst stated that it would be appropriate to explore these options and perhaps make it a part of the formal action. Additionally, the expiration of a moratorium should be researched. Councilmember Malone concurred with the Mayor's suggestions and noted that he does not know of many people who are familiar with broadcasting rules. Mr. Craig Wilson, 1677 West County Road F, stated that he too is concerned about the proposed tower. He indicated that he already suffers from radio interference now, and he has had to put filters on his telephone lines to block out talk radio interference. He stated that he believes these filters are preventing him from getting DSL access and he expressed his concern for more interference from the proposed tower. Mr. Wilson suggested that, if the tower is built, the City may want to consider getting space on it, even if there is not a need at this time. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to direct Staff to look at technological and site alternatives to the location of radio towers within the City of Arden Hills and to direct Staff to research the implications of the City declaring a moratorium while it takes time to study the issue further. Coullcilmember Aplikowski expressed her concern for the direction toward a moratorium. She stated that she would not want this option heavily weighed and would want the opportunity to assess the good and the bad of this option. Councilmember Rem stated she feels it is appropriate to have moratorium information part of what is being requested. She indicated, however, that she would prefer a more open-ended informational request for other alternatives and how New Brighton and Shoreview are dealing with these issues. She added for clarification that moratorium is being considered as an option but is not the goal of the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).